I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Julie and Kent at the beautiful Boulders Resort in Scottsdale. The day was a whirlwind of emotion for these two, as Julie’s precious mother went into the hospital yesterday morning, and was unable to attend the wedding. Julie has to be one of the kindest people I’ve ever met, as she constantly worried about others throughout the day, despite her own inner hardships from the day. Kent, I realized, is Julie’s rock. There for her no matter what, and the perfect match for her, proven so strongly yesterday.
Today when I picked up my cell phone, I saw a text message from Julie thanking me and wishing me a Happy Mother’s Day. With all that was going on in her life at the moment, she still took the time to think of me. I have been thinking of their family since I heard the news, and I decided that I had a gift that I could give to them today. I wanted to at least give Julie’s mom a glimpse of her beautiful daughter and her beautiful wedding so that she could feel a part of what occurred, and I couldn’t think of a more appropriate time than today, Mother’s Day. I wish the family, and Julie’s mom especially, the best with everything going on in their lives at the moment.
So here is a glimpse of what went on-first, a few of the details:
The beautiful ceremony location (they were the very first to use this new spot!):
I love the look on Julie’s face right after Kent put her ring onr:
A quick shot of both sides of the family in attendance at the wedding:
A moment just prior to signing the marriage license:
The Boulders was gracious enough to cart us around from location to location! Rarely is there a venue who will do so much for you!
One of the highlights of the wedding was Julie dancing with one of her brothers to Wooly Bully-I was laughing SO hard-it was fantastic!
I know this is a but a small taste of the events and details-in fact! I have to send a VERY special thank you for the day to Jason and Anna Ball for all of their help. I could not have done it without you guys, and I can’t wait to see what awesome images you were able to get!
Being a mother is the most wonderful thing I have experienced, and I want to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there!
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Jen Rahrig - AMAZING!! I absolutely looooove the scenic kissing shot
Jamie Burnett - These are absolutely fabulous and I miss the Arizona view SO SO much! Great work Rachael!
Julie Nickels Grubbs - Rachael, Thank you for your effort in making mothers day special for my mom. She absolutely loved the photos. I’m so grateful we selected you. Not only are you very talented but you are very thoughtful too.
Kent and I truly appreciate you.
Julie & Kent
OHANA PHOTOGRAPHERS - beautiful couple, rad venue, but that ring shot is the bomb rach!!
Allison - I just found your blog and I love what you do! Great Wedding, Great pics.
Francisco Salgueiro - Awesome !!!!
All the best
Rachael Earl - @Kirsty-I (stupidly) grabbed a cactus to see if it was prickly-LOL-needless to say, it was and I had the little buggers in my fingers for the rest of the day (and somehow they migrated to my belly, too)
Kelli - So very beautiful Rachael! Your detail shots are amazing, and what a beautiful bride!
Lora Peterschmidt - Wow! Julie is so beautiful. Not a surprise. My sister Nina sent me the link. So happy to see such a big smile on Julie’s face. She deserves it. I hope her mom is doing better.
Gayle Lebens - I was at this gorgeous wedding yesterday and these pictures really do capture the beauty of the moment and the beauty of the bride! I loved Kent’s toast to Julie-saying that she is as beautiful inside as she is outside. Oh, so true. My best to them both. I wish Kay a very speedy recovery and a Happy Mother’s Day. Love, gayle
Joyce Leighton - How fun to see these photos!! Love the ring/bouquet pix not to mention the bride! Truly stunning/creative photography and a joy to view. Outstanding and I thank you!!
Joyce Leighton
Rosemary Squires - Gorgeous photos and beautiful bride! Thank you for sharing!
Much love to all and be well soon, Kay.
Rosemary
Kirsty Edwards - What a stunning Bride!!! I am so glad you were able to share some on these great images on Mother Day, you are a sweetheart, your thoughts and amazing pictures will Im sure make their day! I wish Julies mum a good recovery xo I also cant wait to hear your cactus story